tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28735091515609864602018-04-19T07:53:04.700-04:00Catherine's Art CornerFor the love of painting and potting!Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-62355064231629077172017-08-21T17:58:00.001-04:002017-08-21T17:59:44.453-04:00Seagull<br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nolbH1fpo2Y/WZtXOPY96HI/AAAAAAAABkY/KEM1ypvei9895sGCMLqwIekS1-JkoWktgCLcBGAs/s1600/Seagull%2B5x7oil.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="520" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nolbH1fpo2Y/WZtXOPY96HI/AAAAAAAABkY/KEM1ypvei9895sGCMLqwIekS1-JkoWktgCLcBGAs/s400/Seagull%2B5x7oil.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seagull&nbsp; 5X7 Oil on Linen</td></tr></tbody></table>Here is a quicky..&nbsp; I love to paint the little 8x10's and 5x7's in an impressionistic style and the "Seagull" was no exception.&nbsp; About 2 1/2 hours start to finish.&nbsp; Gotta love Liquin!Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-86227845383222922582017-07-10T12:43:00.001-04:002017-07-10T12:44:42.485-04:00Dancing in The Light<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gUs6cZa2how/WWOuI_PdWnI/AAAAAAAABjw/w7s7hJYU17k1NVGKQuGuuPaXYRWKOQJ3QCLcBGAs/s1600/Prancing%2Bin%2BThe%2BLight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1302" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gUs6cZa2how/WWOuI_PdWnI/AAAAAAAABjw/w7s7hJYU17k1NVGKQuGuuPaXYRWKOQJ3QCLcBGAs/s400/Prancing%2Bin%2BThe%2BLight.jpg" width="325" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dancing in The Light</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; Its been such a long time since I put brush to canvas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Though in reality I still was painting in my minds eye.&nbsp; So was never far away from it.&nbsp; Those who know me best know how much I have missed pushing paint and the pain I went through to put this to canvas.<br />&nbsp; I started the under painting 2 years ago and was unable to finish it.&nbsp; Now..&nbsp; here it is.. <br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; A 24"x30" painting of a study I did 4 years ago.&nbsp; <br />(better picture soon)Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-7114092809304814802017-04-06T13:46:00.001-04:002017-04-06T14:16:16.061-04:00Throwing Laguna Frost ClayI mentioned earlier about taking John Britt's glaze workshop.&nbsp; During the class he mentioned that Laguna Frost can only be thrown about 6" high and that a pot thrown higher had to be heavy.&nbsp; To which I responded with a comment that its not so..&nbsp; Sorry John, but I learned on Frost and since I was self taught I didn't have anyone to tell me that I couldn't throw it high and thin walled.&nbsp; I just kept at it till I got a knack for it.<br />&nbsp; Below are a few of the smaller Frost pots I threw this week.&nbsp; I always weigh out the clay so I know how far I can push the envelope size wise.&nbsp; The two vases on the left are made from 20 ounces of clay and they did not receive any trimming.&nbsp; They are 9"-10" tall.&nbsp; The key lime green pot was 22 ounces of clay and it has a trimmed foot.<br />&nbsp; I've had other potters ask me how I get the larger thin pots to stand up and not deform in the kiln.&nbsp; The answer is geometry and understanding the stresses a piece goes under in the kiln.&nbsp; The thicker rim allows the piece to maintain its shape while the shape of the pot itself lends it to keep its shape.<br />&nbsp; All three pots are really light and balanced.&nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fZkVJ2TSqeA/WOZ8O-tqvRI/AAAAAAAABiw/lvmBdmfgbOUmdo3cyaTYlCwxaRMPs-F9wCLcB/s1600/kilnopening2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fZkVJ2TSqeA/WOZ8O-tqvRI/AAAAAAAABiw/lvmBdmfgbOUmdo3cyaTYlCwxaRMPs-F9wCLcB/s640/kilnopening2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-69940639197246635882017-04-06T13:29:00.001-04:002017-04-06T13:29:58.662-04:00Glazes and Kiln Opening<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Its been a busy season here in Florida so not much time to post photos or chat about pots and paintings.<br />&nbsp; But....&nbsp; Today I finally got a chance to take a breather and thought I would share a few of the pieces when I opened the kiln this afternoon.&nbsp; Lots of fish and berry bowls this time around with a few new colors.&nbsp; The glaze I developed for Highwater P5 has been working well on the Frost porcelain clay, which made me extremely happy.&nbsp;&nbsp; Glazing is not my favorite pass time and I get a bit grumpy if things don't turn out the way the should.&nbsp; Okay..&nbsp; The way I think they should.&nbsp; ;)<br /><br />Took a glaze workshop with John Britt in St. Pete not to long ago.&nbsp; I didn't get questions that I had answered, not that he couldn't answer them.&nbsp; Its just the questions were a bit more advanced within the scope of the course.&nbsp; I gathered this because the first question I asked he replied to the class.. "What she is saying in english.... "&nbsp; I gathered form his comment that most of the others taking the workshop were beginners with no real understanding of glaze work.&nbsp; So no questions asked unless it was basic to clarifying or solidifying a concept where I was a bit fuzzy in understanding.&nbsp;<br />&nbsp;I took a few good tips and some insights home with me.&nbsp; So I felt it was money well spent.<br /><br />Here is the opening...&nbsp; <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LCNjXBEG2yg/WOZ5pesF5qI/AAAAAAAABik/9dCTrQyO7_0Qdr-vVOIydwEn7ZGEz42nwCLcB/s1600/kilnopening.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LCNjXBEG2yg/WOZ5pesF5qI/AAAAAAAABik/9dCTrQyO7_0Qdr-vVOIydwEn7ZGEz42nwCLcB/s400/kilnopening.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-53815106967739018612016-08-26T22:54:00.001-04:002016-08-26T23:01:00.281-04:00Pots for the Great Trail Festival<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cx00e_ozo9c/V8D9mt0X36I/AAAAAAAABf0/P2OlCVIarB8qCtCrnNfO8kMxCsqjBNrTgCLcB/s1600/lgvases.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="451" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cx00e_ozo9c/V8D9mt0X36I/AAAAAAAABf0/P2OlCVIarB8qCtCrnNfO8kMxCsqjBNrTgCLcB/s640/lgvases.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some Pots That Will Be At the Great Trail Festival in Malvern Ohio</td></tr></tbody></table><br />&nbsp;Was thinking when I went to the YSU Festival of the Arts, that I had plenty of pots and paintings, since I had double of what I had the year before.&nbsp; I was slammed and pretty much sold out of paintings and pots.&nbsp; So..&nbsp; Potting my little heart out to get ready for the Great Trail Festival with no time to update blog or website.&nbsp; While I'm not caught up but I think I have a handle on it, I think.<br /><br />At any rate these pots are a product of much testing and glaze development.&nbsp; I'm quite pleased with the outcome.&nbsp; Makes all the testing worth while.<br /><br />I'll be demonstrating on the potters wheel, as usual.&nbsp; Come check it out if you get the chance! <br /><br />The website for the festival is &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://www.greattrailfestival.com/"><cite class="_Rm">www.greattrailfestival.com</cite></a><br />&nbsp;For the dates and times.<br /><br /><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-79112157551061730492016-06-14T22:55:00.000-04:002016-06-14T22:55:07.843-04:00<br /><br />This glaze has been pitching me fits.&nbsp; The new clay didn't like it at all and I had to test and reformulate about five times before the two played nice together. &nbsp; <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKS-M7QvV1A/V2C-0wqO33I/AAAAAAAABeY/dSJ-AeXbNJI-IDi0x8mnHRJpJ6OCLWdeACLcB/s1600/P1100262.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="383" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OKS-M7QvV1A/V2C-0wqO33I/AAAAAAAABeY/dSJ-AeXbNJI-IDi0x8mnHRJpJ6OCLWdeACLcB/s400/P1100262.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-45545507868204708092016-02-17T15:52:00.001-05:002016-02-17T15:52:34.746-05:00Still Potting and Painting!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K-i4q4PY34o/VsTaUaQyAvI/AAAAAAAABM0/j2vCXohgkxo/s320/3_ckendrick_purplemug.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="270" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stoneware Mug 6"</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxTP39RiloA/VsTaTPCchKI/AAAAAAAABMs/EEXchebXfac/s1600/2_ckendrick_seahorsevase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HxTP39RiloA/VsTaTPCchKI/AAAAAAAABMs/EEXchebXfac/s320/2_ckendrick_seahorsevase.jpg" width="268" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">12" Vase with sculpted Sea Horse<br />Porcelain </td></tr></tbody></table>Well yes.. I'm guilty of not posting for a bit.&nbsp; But for good reasons.&nbsp;&nbsp; We are getting a new addition on the house so everything that was stored in the old building is in the lanai and the spare bedroom. So painting has been put on hold.&nbsp; The pottery can be done outside but who ever ordered the 50 deg. weather please stop it.&nbsp; Too cold to play in wet clay, though I have had enough bisque to kiln fire some glaze ware.&nbsp; Here are the resulting pieces.<br />&nbsp; Contractor said he would be starting in about two weeks..&nbsp; Can't wait to get life back to normal!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">&nbsp; </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nbs1lmzRTlE/VsTaTgV6DvI/AAAAAAAABMw/ZSCXig5v6i8/s1600/4_ckendrick_bluefish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nbs1lmzRTlE/VsTaTgV6DvI/AAAAAAAABMw/ZSCXig5v6i8/s320/4_ckendrick_bluefish.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8"x6"x4"&nbsp; Altered Vase, Sculpted<br />Porcelain </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-35535719182864243412015-11-01T19:27:00.001-05:002015-11-01T19:32:03.202-05:00Quality Time in the Wild.. For lack of a better title at this time. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C6cd3tGu3tM/VjarhS2mWCI/AAAAAAAABMY/jEaVsSo1IrI/s1600/Elephantandbaby%2B30x24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="321" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C6cd3tGu3tM/VjarhS2mWCI/AAAAAAAABMY/jEaVsSo1IrI/s400/Elephantandbaby%2B30x24.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quality Time in the Wild<br />30x24 Oil on Linen Hardboard</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />I'm calling this one finished.&nbsp; The painting has been on and off the easel for about 5 months.&nbsp; Had a lot of difficulty with the size, as its a very large piece for me, since figureing out how to paint a large shape and make it painterly can be a challenge. &nbsp; You can make it so busy that it competes with the focal point and throws the whole painting off.&nbsp; There are probably two other paintings under this one.&nbsp; Now off to find a frame.<br />Speaking of frames..&nbsp; I'm going to go to gallery wrapped canvases for my bigger paintings.&nbsp; The expense for the frames is brutal!&nbsp;&nbsp; Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-21356619229720792432015-11-01T18:58:00.002-05:002015-11-01T18:58:55.653-05:00Vanderbilt Beach Palms -Plein Air<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fsCfFLVapg/VjaksaXQYtI/AAAAAAAABMI/xBa-85jyPvA/s1600/VanderbuiltPalms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7fsCfFLVapg/VjaksaXQYtI/AAAAAAAABMI/xBa-85jyPvA/s400/VanderbuiltPalms.jpg" width="348" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vanderbilt Palms<br />8x10 Oil on Hardboard<br />Plein Air&nbsp;&nbsp; SOLD</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Vanderbilt Beach is a great place to find a lot of different subjects for plein air painting.&nbsp; I had a great spot for painting, under a teki&nbsp; hut.&nbsp; Which gave me great lighting for the few hours I worked on this. <br />Trying hard to get out more and paint.&nbsp; Have a few paintings in the finishing stages right now.&nbsp; One may even be finished tonight.&nbsp; Stay tuned.&nbsp; :-DCatherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-69337538220551767742015-09-23T14:58:00.001-04:002015-09-23T14:59:35.478-04:00Plein Air at Shangri-La Springs<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xoU5EfZ2fZo/VgLwT6vtNlI/AAAAAAAABL4/xLIwUnzg_wE/s1600/Pot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="306" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xoU5EfZ2fZo/VgLwT6vtNlI/AAAAAAAABL4/xLIwUnzg_wE/s400/Pot.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pottery in Oil<br />8X10 on linen hardboard</td></tr></tbody></table>Its been a good long while since I did any Plein Air painting.&nbsp; It really did feel good to get out and paint.<br /><br />There group of painters from the Estero Fl. area that get together on Wednesday to paint outdoors and I was happy to join in the fun.&nbsp; We painted for about 2 1/2 hours at&nbsp; Shangri-La Springs, Bonita Fl.&nbsp; This painting is done in oil and is a 8X10.&nbsp; Sometimes the simplest subjects make the best paintings don't they?&nbsp; I know I needed a simple painting to start off with.&nbsp; Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-58456572042246513292015-07-12T22:41:00.000-04:002015-07-12T22:41:26.732-04:00YSU Festival of the Arts, Youngstown Oh.Have to give a shout of thanks to all my customers who helped make the show a success.&nbsp; I always feel so honored that my art graces their walls and homes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pbw-mIVkhx8/VaMjiPIdghI/AAAAAAAABLk/4_LZdOtm1lk/s1600/n9c1hqoe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pbw-mIVkhx8/VaMjiPIdghI/AAAAAAAABLk/4_LZdOtm1lk/s400/n9c1hqoe.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-23662671139140793802015-05-27T17:10:00.001-04:002015-05-27T17:10:21.297-04:00Sunflowers to Bluebirds<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--_iFDgM-lKM/VWYyAPnFYsI/AAAAAAAABLM/liws5bZTLZM/s1600/Bluebird%2Bon%2Blimblarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--_iFDgM-lKM/VWYyAPnFYsI/AAAAAAAABLM/liws5bZTLZM/s400/Bluebird%2Bon%2Blimblarge.jpg" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bluebird <br />5x7 Oil</td></tr></tbody></table>The Bluebirds are&nbsp; back!&nbsp; So I took a few hours from painting sunflowers to painting Bluebirds.<br /><br /><br />Their such wonderfully colored birds with a kind eye and I do love to paint them.Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-14041649316260653792015-05-27T17:00:00.004-04:002015-05-27T17:05:59.358-04:00Sunflowers, Sunflowers, and more Sunflowers<br />&nbsp;Sunflowers are the subject for "A Painting A Day" Facebook page that a friend started.&nbsp; So here are a couple of quick studies.&nbsp; Most took only a 1/2 hour or so.. <br />The two lighter paintings which gambit to a lighter sepia tonal color scheme are the result of cleaning up the palette.&nbsp;&nbsp; Always a good exercise to use a limited palette but I think what was left on the palette was just a bit to sparse in terms of darks.&nbsp; But they still look pretty.&nbsp; :) <br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cIOVcRmU4A/VWYulMs8KrI/AAAAAAAABKk/l_6dimJPdOU/s1600/Sunflowersredvasewde.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6cIOVcRmU4A/VWYulMs8KrI/AAAAAAAABKk/l_6dimJPdOU/s320/Sunflowersredvasewde.jpg" width="235" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">5x7 Oil </td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iT7EVdx0pII/VWYumm-ghcI/AAAAAAAABKw/XiHPkc3dDBk/s1600/sunflowers%2Bightsmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iT7EVdx0pII/VWYumm-ghcI/AAAAAAAABKw/XiHPkc3dDBk/s320/sunflowers%2Bightsmall.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8x10 oil </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SvwITdtF3LA/VWYumlErfiI/AAAAAAAABK0/r7e7E4mcI9M/s1600/sunflower%2Bvase%2Barrangment%2Bsmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SvwITdtF3LA/VWYumlErfiI/AAAAAAAABK0/r7e7E4mcI9M/s320/sunflower%2Bvase%2Barrangment%2Bsmall.jpg" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">11x14 Oil</td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bV3Wskwh_jU/VWYuk8PhCtI/AAAAAAAABKg/TRP3rcy4-H0/s1600/Sunflowervasesml.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bV3Wskwh_jU/VWYuk8PhCtI/AAAAAAAABKg/TRP3rcy4-H0/s320/Sunflowervasesml.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">11x14 Oil</td></tr></tbody></table>Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-27959271070156262782015-04-04T08:26:00.002-04:002015-04-04T08:26:48.296-04:00Violet and Yarn<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WbgFKy7SsR8/VR_XLiw-JcI/AAAAAAAABKI/JI3PsVes5L8/s1600/Violet%2Band%2Byarn%2Blarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WbgFKy7SsR8/VR_XLiw-JcI/AAAAAAAABKI/JI3PsVes5L8/s1600/Violet%2Band%2Byarn%2Blarge.jpg" height="257" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Violet and Yarn<br />8x10 Linen Hardboard</td></tr></tbody></table>#4 done for the Painting Challenge.&nbsp; SInce I came in a bit late thats all I'm going to get done for the Still Life Challenge.&nbsp; Today starts the Landscape Challenge.<br /><br />BTW..&nbsp;&nbsp; Yarn as a subject matter for painting will really have to be a stellar addition to the painting to make me want to paint yarn ever again..&nbsp; ;)Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-86860877046366574742015-03-31T08:17:00.000-04:002015-03-31T09:04:29.773-04:00Copper and Fruit #3 in the Still Life Challenge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ju9tayloUf8/VRqNWddA0QI/AAAAAAAABJ0/YcVSh0AkS6I/s1600/copper%2Bcollenderwdeblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ju9tayloUf8/VRqNWddA0QI/AAAAAAAABJ0/YcVSh0AkS6I/s1600/copper%2Bcollenderwdeblog.jpg" height="251" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copper and Fruit<br />Oil on 8x10 Canvas<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; Here is #3 from the challenge. <br /><br />&nbsp; Took about 6 hours to complete the painting and its one of the most involved pieces I have ever done. First because of the amount of subjects. Secondly due to the limited palette I used. (T. white, Alz. Crimson, Ult. Blue, Cad. Yellow Lt. and Burnt Umber.) . Thirdly, since the fruit was fake it was much harder to paint.<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; If the painting looks a bit flat its because there are no highlights at present.&nbsp; I will add them later when the paint is dry to the touch.<br /><br />Thanks Robbie for the CUTE FRUIT and neat copper bowl.&nbsp; ;)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-42016105496701520752015-03-28T21:07:00.001-04:002015-03-31T08:03:33.674-04:00Vase #2 in the Still Life Challenge<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z_eZNT3F1r8/VRf3kkRBtWI/AAAAAAAABJg/h7GKSaw4Gfc/s1600/Vase%2BBest%2Bpicturewde.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-z_eZNT3F1r8/VRf3kkRBtWI/AAAAAAAABJg/h7GKSaw4Gfc/s1600/Vase%2BBest%2Bpicturewde.jpg" height="320" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vase<br />12x9 Oil on Linen Hardboard</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Number 2 in the challenge. Have three more to get done tomorrow and I'll be caught up.<br /><br />I've started using a new style of painting.. I have made my own slo-dry medium and have more time to paint wet-in-wet.&nbsp; I think I do like it better than the liquin.&nbsp; Its something I have been planning and drafting in my head while I do my pottery.<br /><br />This challenge came along at a good time.&nbsp; Helped me get off my butt and get some paint on the canvas.Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-52248843287847146512015-03-28T08:46:00.000-04:002015-03-28T08:48:54.836-04:00Tea Cup<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJLac7i98mA/VRahfhAO2NI/AAAAAAAABI4/-NiShr9adRQ/s1600/tea%2Bcupwdeblog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DJLac7i98mA/VRahfhAO2NI/AAAAAAAABI4/-NiShr9adRQ/s1600/tea%2Bcupwdeblog.jpg" height="229" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tea Cup<br />5x7 Oil on Linen Hardboard</td></tr></tbody></table>Lately I have not been up to the challenge of painting.&nbsp; To much other arty projects going on.&nbsp; Mainly pottery.<br />But when Val started I daily painting challenge page on face book I realized I really wanted to start painting again.<br /><br />This challenge is a 10 day still life.. Day one for me but I think its day 6 for others.&nbsp; Always a bit late.&nbsp; ;)<br />Took about an hour.. course my tea was a tad cool.&nbsp; But was fun to just push some paint!Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-80949033973036153322015-03-11T16:46:00.001-04:002015-03-11T16:46:44.380-04:00Pots fresh out of the kiln!&nbsp;Just a few of the pots that came out of the kiln this past week.&nbsp; I did a few over that I was not happy with how the glaze turned out.&nbsp; I'm satisfied with the way they turned out this time about.<br /><br />Did some sculptured fish vases too..&nbsp; They sure take lots of time to make but the end effect is well worth it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGnNPAgn9ak/VQCmnGnluAI/AAAAAAAABH8/ylD_u9RE3DY/s1600/blog%2Bblue%2Bdraped%2Bredgold%2B70clay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YGnNPAgn9ak/VQCmnGnluAI/AAAAAAAABH8/ylD_u9RE3DY/s1600/blog%2Bblue%2Bdraped%2Bredgold%2B70clay.jpg" height="400" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NlZPQ_ZO8ak/VQCmnYjzMAI/AAAAAAAABIA/hExP_zW9_ZA/s1600/blogearring%2Bholder%2Bfishvase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NlZPQ_ZO8ak/VQCmnYjzMAI/AAAAAAAABIA/hExP_zW9_ZA/s1600/blogearring%2Bholder%2Bfishvase.jpg" height="320" width="244" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s-_E_SOCzA8/VQCmnrPOu7I/AAAAAAAABII/qb9pSmQDJfU/s1600/blogfishcarved%2BVase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-s-_E_SOCzA8/VQCmnrPOu7I/AAAAAAAABII/qb9pSmQDJfU/s1600/blogfishcarved%2BVase.jpg" height="320" width="221" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zSM3Gx_vEVs/VQCmnzDvKcI/AAAAAAAABIM/3Dk2ZZR5WWc/s1600/blogfishkoi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zSM3Gx_vEVs/VQCmnzDvKcI/AAAAAAAABIM/3Dk2ZZR5WWc/s1600/blogfishkoi.jpg" height="224" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-186k8qvfcyQ/VQCmnUlqibI/AAAAAAAABIE/httO1ymLGYQ/s1600/BlogJarpurplevase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-186k8qvfcyQ/VQCmnUlqibI/AAAAAAAABIE/httO1ymLGYQ/s1600/BlogJarpurplevase.jpg" height="320" width="221" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXBxyCyT91U/VQCmoMkgDzI/AAAAAAAABIU/UZ0lT-eQ8q0/s1600/blogredgoldberry%2Bbowl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXBxyCyT91U/VQCmoMkgDzI/AAAAAAAABIU/UZ0lT-eQ8q0/s1600/blogredgoldberry%2Bbowl.jpg" height="243" width="320" /></a></div>Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-48325183685826097382015-02-10T20:22:00.001-05:002015-02-10T20:22:28.874-05:00The Cape Coral "Wild About Wildlife"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1928739292"></span><span id="goog_1928739293"></span></div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7PXi3jgm8H8/VNqt0FP-w0I/AAAAAAAABHQ/BzAqMf8xmls/s1600/showwinbluebird.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7PXi3jgm8H8/VNqt0FP-w0I/AAAAAAAABHQ/BzAqMf8xmls/s1600/showwinbluebird.jpg" height="320" width="233" /></a><span id="goog_1784083927"></span><span id="goog_1784083928"></span><br />&nbsp;I was honored to have my painting "Bluebird" awarded 1st place at the Cape Coral Art League.&nbsp; The show was titled "Wild About Wildlife."&nbsp; Couldn't pass the show up because how often do you see a show that the theme revolves about animals?<br />&nbsp; There were many lovely paintings.. as you can see by the one below mine in the picture.&nbsp; Thanks again to the Cape Coral Art League for putting on a great show! <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1oRGVBzBgW8/VNTQovcyasI/AAAAAAAABGw/rbQT_eeXdnc/s1600/bluebirdcapecoral.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-56327368571175672015-02-10T20:12:00.002-05:002015-02-10T20:24:03.655-05:00Berry Bowls, Pitchers, and Sugar Bowls.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHtoPQyQpe8/VNqrSS4vLuI/AAAAAAAABG8/uhvH4dYCi3Q/s1600/berrybowlssmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FHtoPQyQpe8/VNqrSS4vLuI/AAAAAAAABG8/uhvH4dYCi3Q/s1600/berrybowlssmall.jpg" height="176" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Berry Bowls</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_y57DTuW_iM/VNqrSockJpI/AAAAAAAABHA/eCxM7FtQoiQ/s1600/pitcherssugarbowlssmall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_y57DTuW_iM/VNqrSockJpI/AAAAAAAABHA/eCxM7FtQoiQ/s1600/pitcherssugarbowlssmall.jpg" height="153" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Small Pitchers and Sugar Bowls</td></tr></tbody></table>These are a few of the pieces that came out of the kiln Monday.&nbsp; Of course I'm a bit excited that only 3 pieces did not quite turn out the way I wanted.&nbsp; But you will have that.&nbsp;&nbsp; Oh.. and all the lids popped off!!!!&nbsp; Wow... Last year it seemed like every lid had to be chiseled off. <br /><br />I will be posting a few more in a few days.Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-3897243557148732342014-11-22T16:31:00.001-05:002014-11-22T16:31:19.549-05:00Koi Fish<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wzFxsUASCi4/VHCc3wDfebI/AAAAAAAABF8/7ialEeiOt9k/s1600/Koi%2BFish.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wzFxsUASCi4/VHCc3wDfebI/AAAAAAAABF8/7ialEeiOt9k/s1600/Koi%2BFish.jpg" height="176" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Porcelain Sculpture<br />"Koi"</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p1Ol29x5EQU/VHCgV4r3NjI/AAAAAAAABGU/mxVTxAQOdf0/s1600/Koi%2BFish%2Blittle1.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p1Ol29x5EQU/VHCgV4r3NjI/AAAAAAAABGU/mxVTxAQOdf0/s1600/Koi%2BFish%2Blittle1.bmp" height="298" width="320" /></a>These fish sculptures are such fun to do.&nbsp; Everyone is different as the expressions change with each one.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br />Since I just pulled these out of the kiln on Wednesday night after church.&nbsp; I didn't get photos because I was so tired. By the time I remembered that I didn't have any pics these 4 were the only ones left.&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I lined the fish up like they were swimming amongst the tea cups.&nbsp; They looked so cute even the guys had smiles on their faces as they went by the booth.&nbsp; I always strive to get an emphatic connection from the viewer with my paintings, sculpture should be no different. Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-29063263583434527822014-11-04T20:30:00.000-05:002014-11-04T20:30:03.714-05:00Koi- An Altered Vase<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4NZIJtFyz0c/VFl8XT2OEvI/AAAAAAAABFs/GrXS7ggZM5s/s1600/stoneware%2Bfish%2Bkoi%2B4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4NZIJtFyz0c/VFl8XT2OEvI/AAAAAAAABFs/GrXS7ggZM5s/s1600/stoneware%2Bfish%2Bkoi%2B4.jpg" height="222" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stoneware<br />Altered Wheel thrown pot<br />4"high x 9"long</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />An altered stoneware pot, first thrown on the wheel, then pinched, prodded and cut to form a fish.<br /><br />&nbsp; The stoneware I use is very very dark, almost chocolate in color.&nbsp; This effects the glaze color a bit.&nbsp; So it will be interesting to see just how much brighter the orange and whites will be.<br />Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-62546297265112838562014-11-04T07:40:00.005-05:002014-11-04T07:40:52.115-05:00Little Piggy Banks Ready For Market<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CgYDGV8i9jg/VFjGgKLKk8I/AAAAAAAABFc/CF35F5h5Dqc/s1600/Piggy%2BBanks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CgYDGV8i9jg/VFjGgKLKk8I/AAAAAAAABFc/CF35F5h5Dqc/s1600/Piggy%2BBanks.jpg" height="183" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stoneware and Porcelain<br />Altered pot technique</td></tr></tbody></table>&nbsp; When I paint I have the finished painting in my mind and follow it to the end.&nbsp; But with altering pots it doesn't quite work that way.&nbsp; When you bang it on the table, pinch, pull or cut it up the end result never quite matches the mental image in my head.&nbsp; (I think that is why I'm so captivated with the pottery.)<br />&nbsp; In saying that, these little piggies have been pitching me fits since September. The results really didn't match how I wanted them to look.&nbsp; But the outcome is no less appealing to the eye and touch.&nbsp; As a friend said.. "Oh, how CUTE! They are just adorable!"&nbsp; And I have to agree.&nbsp; :)Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-27309953835740647772014-10-19T08:31:00.000-04:002014-10-19T08:40:59.818-04:00Wolf<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQVnpbAKNnE/VEOsj9mLrPI/AAAAAAAABFE/AABhS-VCv_A/s1600/wolf%2Bfinished%2Bhigh%2Bres%2B300dpiblog1.tif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hQVnpbAKNnE/VEOsj9mLrPI/AAAAAAAABFE/AABhS-VCv_A/s1600/wolf%2Bfinished%2Bhigh%2Bres%2B300dpiblog1.tif" height="320" width="254" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wolf<br />Oil on Linen Hardboard<br />16x20</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br />When I started the art journey I always wanted to paint a wolf or two.&nbsp; So I had collected a few reference photos and had them in my "When I am a better painter box."&nbsp; The rule being that when I pick a photo from this box it has to be painted.&nbsp; Thing was that this time I had a fearfully large 16x20 canvas to put it on in front of me.<br />So while I finished this with some trepidation I'm almost happy with it!<br />Because its so much larger than the little 5x7's and 8x10's that seem to pop of the paintbrush so easily.&nbsp; I'm a bit nervous about putting down brush strokes.&nbsp; A small brush can explain the dramatic little details on smaller canvas, but those shapes and strokes get lost in the bigger paintings.&nbsp; I'm sure there is a way to 'explain' the stroke the way I want in these larger formats.&nbsp; Just have to keep at it.&nbsp; Practice...Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2873509151560986460.post-81371723290555060172014-09-23T14:31:00.002-04:002014-09-23T14:31:18.410-04:00Bluebird<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nMAEdPD39J4/VCG7a9s0PMI/AAAAAAAABE0/8Lg22X2Fw3s/s1600/bluebird%2Bwebshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nMAEdPD39J4/VCG7a9s0PMI/AAAAAAAABE0/8Lg22X2Fw3s/s1600/bluebird%2Bwebshot.jpg" height="320" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bluebird<br />8x10 Oil on hardboard</td></tr></tbody></table>Finally got the painting to where I was satisfied with it.&nbsp; The part of the painting that pitched me fits was a 1x1 inch square area.&nbsp; It only took 4 months for me to get it how I wanted it.&nbsp; ::Sigh::<br /><br />But it is done!&nbsp; ;) Catherine Kendrickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12183706326124598409noreply@blogger.com7